Liverpool misfit Iago Aspas has insisted he has no intention of giving up the battle for first-team action at Anfield.

The Spaniard, who joined the Reds from Celta Vigo in June for £7.2million, has found the going tough on Merseyside, making just seven appearances so far this season.

Aspas, 26, was a regular at Celta in La Liga but claims he has not been disheartened by his start to his career in England and told Marca: ‘I want to make it at Liverpool. I’m sure the fans will see the best of me soon.’

The forward added: ‘I knew I was coming to one of the biggest clubs in Europe to play alongside world-class players. I was always in the team at Celta and it was plain sailing. Here at Liverpool I have to earn my place, just like any other signing.

‘It’s not easy breaking into a team with so many top-class players. It’s not easy breaking into a team with so many top-class players. I’m working hard every day to try to get more game time.’

Aspas also explained he was coming to terms with the physical demands of the Premier League and looked to dash the hopes of Spanish clubs looking to take him back to his homeland next month or in the summer.

Both Valencia and Real Betis have made it known they are interested in signing Aspas.

‘As a deep-lying forward I have to play with my back to goal, up against stronger defenders. Contact is allowed here, which is one of the big differences compared to Spanish football,’ he said.

‘But I’m working in the gym every day and I’ve managed to bulk up, gaining almost four kilos of muscle.’